Rhode IslandCollegeSchool of Social WorkBachelor of Social Work Program
Senior Year Field Practice Evaluation – SPRING SEMESTER*
This evaluation presents an opportunity for the student and field instructor to evaluate the student’s growth and development over the full senior year, along ten competency areas developed by the Council on Social Work Education. The standard by which an intern is to be assessed is that of a new entry-level BSW social worker. Please sign and return to faculty liaison/advisor when completed.
*Adapted from rubric courtesy of Charles Zastrow, Ph.D., GeorgeWilliamsCollege, Williams Bay, WI.
Faculty Liaison:______Student:______
Agency:______Date Completed:______
For each evaluation item,please rate the student according to the following scale:
4 / The intern is functioning above expectations for interns in this area at the time of graduation3 / The intern has met the expectations for interns in this area at the time of graduation
2 / The intern has not as yet met the expectations in this area, but there is expectation that the intern will meet the expectations in the near future
1 / The intern has not met the expectations in this area, and there is not much expectation that the intern will meet the expectations in this area in the near future
n/a / Not applicable, as the intern has not had the opportunity to demonstrate competence in this area; I have not had the opportunity to observe the student’s abilities in this area.
Comments may be made under any competency statement, if desired. Please be sure to indicate those areas in which you think the intern is particularly strong and those areas that need improvement. This evaluation is intended to give the intern feedback about her or his performance. The agency supervisor’s rating of these items will not directly be used to calculate the grade that is given to the intern. The faculty supervisor/field liaison has the responsibility of assigning the grade for the course.
Competence #1: Intern identifies as a professional social worker and conducts himself/herself accordingly.
1 / S/he makes effective use of supervision / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na2 / Her/his practice reflects an awareness of self and the ability to use self / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
3 / S/he practices personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
4 / S/he demonstrates professional demeanor in appearance / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
5 / S/he demonstrates professional demeanor in communication / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
6 / S/he demonstrates professional demeanor in time management / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
Competence #2: Intern applies social work ethical principles to guide his or her professional practice.
7 / Her/his practice is informed by professional ethics and values, which are used to resolve ethical dilemmas / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na8 / S/he is knowledgeable of, and abides by, the ethical standards of
the profession / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
9 / S/he recognizes and manages personal values in a way that allows
professional values to guide practice (e.g., on such issues as
abortion and gay rights) / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
4=above expectations; 3=meets expectations; 2=likely to meet expectations; 1=unlikely to meet expectations
Competence #3: Intern applies critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.
10 / S/he has good problem-solving skills / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na11 / S/he demonstrates effective oral communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
12 / S/he demonstrates effective written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
Competence #4: Intern engages diversity and difference in practice.
13 / Her/his practice reflects cultural competence in work with diverse groups / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na14 / S/he is knowledgeable and respectful of clients who differ by such factors as age, class, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, immigration status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
15 / S/he has sufficient self-awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
16 / S/he recognizes and communicates her or his understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
17 / S/he views herself/himself as a learner by engaging others and/or using supervision to address personal bias / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
Competence #5: Intern advances human rights and social and economic justice.
18 / S/he recognizes that each person, regardless of position in society, has basic human rights, such as freedom, safety, privacy, an adequate standard of living, health care and education / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na19 / S/he understands the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
20 / S/he is skilled at advocating for human rights and social and economic justice / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
21 / S/he is skilled at engaging in practices that advance social and economic justice / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
4=above expectations; 3=meets expectations; 2=likely to meet expectations; 1=unlikely to meet expectations
Competence #6: Intern engages in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.
22 / S/he demonstrates the ability to gather and analyze data to evaluate need for, and to create change / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na23 / S/he uses practice experience to raise questions for research/data gathering / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
Competence #7: Intern applies knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.
24 / S/he is knowledgeable about human behavior across the life course / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na25 / S/he is skilled at applying theories and knowledge about biological variables, social variables, cultural variables, psychological variables, and spiritual development / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
26 / S/he is skilled at utilizing conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
Competence #8: Intern engages in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services.
27 / S/he actively engages in policy practice / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na28 / S/he is skilled at analyzing, formulating, and advocating for policies that advance social well-being / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
29 / S/he is skilled at collaborating with colleagues and clients for effective policy action / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
30 / S/he understands that policy affects service delivery / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
31 / S/he is knowledgeable about current social policies and services / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
4=above expectations; 3=meets expectations; 2=likely to meet expectations; 1=unlikely to meet expectations
Competence #9: Intern responds to contexts that shape practice.
32 / His/her public issues work with groups, organizations and/or communities is focused on creating structural\systems change / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na33 / S/he is informed, resourceful, and proactive in responding to evolving organizational, community, and societal contexts at all levels of practice / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
34 / S/he recognizes that the context of practice is dynamic, and has the knowledge and skills to respond proactively / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
35 / S/he understands how communities impact practice / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
36 / S/he is skilled at providing leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the quality of social services / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
Competence #10: Intern engages, assesses, intervenes and evaluates with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
10a) Engagement
37 / S/he demonstrates appropriate empathy with individuals, families and/or small groups / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na38 / S/he demonstrates appropriate empathy with communities and/or organizations / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
39 / S/he is skilled at engaging (developing a positive relationship) with individuals, families and/or small groups / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
40 / S/he is skilled at engaging organizations and/or communities / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
10b) Assessment
41 / S/he understands strengths and challenges in individuals, families and/or small groups / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na42 / S/he understands strengths and challenges in communities and/or organizations / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
43 / S/he is skilled at assessing individuals, families and/or small groups / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
44 / S/he is skilled at assessing communities and/or organizations / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
4=above expectations; 3=meets expectations; 2=likely to meet expectations;1=unlikely to meet expectations
10c) Intervention
45 / S/he provides effective services to individuals, families and/or small groups / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na46 / S/he provides effective services to communities and/or organizations / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
47 / S/he empowers individuals, families and/or small groups to advocate/problem-solve on their own behalf / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
48 / S/he empowers communities and/or organizations to advocate/problem-solve on their own behalf / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
49 / S/he terminates effectively with clients / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
50 / S/he terminates effectively with the agency and colleagues / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
10d) Evaluation
51 / S/he can gather, use and analyze evidence to evaluate her/his practice / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na52 / S/he can identify outcomes for programs in which they work / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
53 / S/he is skilled at evaluating programs using outcomes / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / na
Comments:
Additional comments on student’s practice skills (engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation):
OVERALL READINESS FOR ENTRY LEVEL BSW PRACTICE
Please check one of the following. For example, If an appropriate position were open at this agency, for a beginning level social worker, this intern would be considered among the top candidates for this position.
__ Overall, the student exceeds entry level readiness as a BSW practitioner.
__ Overall, the student shows entry level readiness as a BSW practitioner
__ Overall, the student needs to make additional progress to become a BSW practitioner*
*A “needs to make additional progress” rating on this item requires that the faculty liaison be notified and involved in helping to develop a plan to address the student’s performance.
Student’s overall strengths:
Student’s areas for improvement:
Field instructor’s recommended grade in field:__Satisfactory__Unsatisfactory__Incomplete
Student’s Comments:
SIGNATURES
Student:______Date______
Field Instructor:______Date______
Secondary Field Instructor:______Date______
Faculty Liaison/Advisor:______Date______
All signatories should retain a copy of this evaluation.
The following section should be completed by the intern:
My agency supervisor and faculty supervisor have discussed this evaluation with me, and I have received a copy. My agreement or disagreement follows:
I agree with the evaluation
I do not agree with evaluation
Intern’s Signature ______Date ______
If the intern disagrees with the evaluation she/he should state that disagreement in writing and submit a copy to both the agency supervisor and the faculty supervisor. A meeting between the student, agency supervisor, and faculty supervisor should then be held to discuss the disagreement.
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